Linda Ersson

Historic Milliner & Dress History Specialist

Linda Ersson is a dedicated milliner with a passion for bringing history to life through carefully crafted, bespoke hats. With a strong foundation from two years of millinery school and a journeyman’s letter, Linda has developed a specialization in historic hats, combining traditional craftsmanship with thorough historical research.

Linda’s experience includes an internship at the Oslo National Theater, where she contributed to the creation of hats for various theatrical productions. Since graduating in 2024, she has been crafting custom pieces for, customers, like theater productions and historical reenactors, tailoring each creation to meet her clients’ specific needs.

What makes Linda’s work unique is her ability to blend her practical millinery skills with a deep knowledge in dress history.  Her ongoing engagement with historical research allows her to offer valuable expertise and insight into the design and creation of period-accurate hats.

In addition to her millinery work, Linda offers workshops and lectures, sharing her knowledge of historic millinery and dress history with those interested in learning more about this fascinating craft. Her workshops are ideal for history enthusiasts, reenactors, and anyone with an interest in traditional hat-making techniques.

Beyond her professional work, Linda has been an active reenactor since 2016, participating in both national and international events. Her decade of experience sailing traditional ships also adds a unique perspective to her understanding of historical fashion and functionality.

For those looking for custom historic hats, engaging workshops, insightful lectures, or expert guidance in dress history and millinery, Linda offers a unique combination of skill and passion, ensuring a personal touch in every project.

Ready to bring your custom historic hat to life or explore the world of historic millinery?

Contact Linda today to discuss your project, book a workshop, or learn more about her expertise. Let’s create something unique together!

Credentials

  • Journeymans letter in Millinery
  • Millinery graduate from Tillskärarakdemin
  • Dress & Interior History at Uppsala Univ.
  • Internship at Oslo Nationaltheater
  • Millinery work for Theater
  • Millinery work for reeanactors
  • History of Medicin at Linne University
  • Location history at Linne University
  • Guide at Älvsborgsfästning
  • Guide -course at Prisma
  • Reenactor since 2016
  • Traditional sailor for  10 years